Hesitation When Cold

[mctwistuk]

During the first couple of miles after starting the car there is a hesitation when accelerating which goes away once car is warmed up. Could this be the spark plugs needing a clean or renewed or something else?

Cheers

Chris

[johnnyr6]

Could be a number of things, plugs, maf on the way out, lambda going. I take it this is gentle acceleration as it's not a good idea to be using boost when it's cold.

Johnny.

[mctwistuk]

Yeah gentle acceleration

[mctwistuk]

Car done less than 40k even though it is 8 years old and has full service history. Doesn't move mon to fri. Cam anyone give me ideas how to narrow down the hunt for the cause?

Cheers

Chris

[neill54]

I had this on my classic past couple of weeks thought it was dampness but someone pointed me in the direction of my fuel filter bought one today fitted it and after a wee run it seems a lot better I'll see what it's like in the morning

Hope this helps!

Neil

[thefastone]

Iv'e also found in the past that it was damp on the coil packs... I could see the arcing across the leads!!! but cause the same thing, cleared after the car was warmed up and dried out...

[neill54]

Yip to confirm car running nice again after a simple 8 quid fix

Neil

[thefastone]

Good Stuff Neil!